Face2Face with local authors - 15/11/06

 

Vale of Glamorgan Libraries has continued its "Meet the Author" series of events by hosting a visit from Cardiff-based writer Lynne Barrett-Lee.

 

During her visit to Cowbridge, Lynne gave a fascinating talk about how she became a writer, how she writes and the vagaries of the publishing world, and read from her latest novel, "Barefoot in the Park."

 

Following a lively question and answer session, visitors were able to purchase signed copies of Lynne's latest (her sixth) novel.

 

The "Face2Face" events, which are being organised with generous support from academi, were launched with a visit by Stephanie Calman to Barry, and continue at Penarth Library on Wednesday, November 29, at 7.30pm, when the guest is Catrin Collier whose new novel, ‘Tiger Ragtime,’ is the second in a series set in Cardiff’s docklands in the 1930s. Tickets at £2 are available from the library on 029 2070 8438.

 

In January, Penarth Library will also host a visit by Sheenagh Pugh, one of Wales’ foremost poets and winner of numerous prizes.

 

Future events involving Trisha Ashley, Shirley Billing, Lionel Fanthorpe and a quartet of crime writers will be held in Dinas Powys, Llantwit Major and the new County Library in King Square, Barry.

 

For a full programme of events, pick up a brochure at your local library or log on to www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/libraries